The Service Year - Creating a New Cultural Norm

Explore the transformative potential of national service in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring General Stan McChrystal, Carrie Hessler-Radelet, and Elliot Gerson. Delve into the concept of making a service year a cultural norm for young Americans, examining its potential economic, political, and social benefits. Learn about innovative approaches to fostering a culture of civic duty, including joint recruitment, recognition programs, and crowdfunding initiatives. Discover how national service can address student loan debt, enhance interpersonal communication skills, and create a shared experience across diverse communities. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing large-scale national service programs, and consider how various sectors can collaborate to create one million annual service-year positions. Reflect on the broader implications of national service for American society and its potential to redefine success for future generations.

Intro
The Service Year
Sharing a common experience
The untapped potential of Americans
How many Americans serve
Joint recruitment
Recognition
Costeffectiveness
How will it work
Crowdfunding
Diversity
Student Loan Debt
Peace Corps University Programs
Mobile Application Process
Emergency or Cultural Norm
Interpersonal Communication
Peace Corps Response
Student Loans
Public Service Forgiveness
Big Ideas
Changing the Narrative
AirBNB Model
Veterans